Section 8 Company Registration
Register your non-profit organization as a Section 8 Company for charitable, educational, religious, or social welfare activities with government recognition.
What's Included:
- ✓DIN & DSC for Directors
- ✓Name Reservation with "Foundation"
- ✓Detailed Project Report
- ✓MOA & AOA for Section 8
- ✓ROC Filing & Approval
- ✓License under Section 8
- ✓PAN & TAN Registration
- ✓12A & 80G Registration Support
- ✓FCRA Consultation
What is Section 8 Company?
Section 8 Company is a special type of company under the Companies Act, 2013, established for promoting charitable, educational, religious, or social welfare objectives. These companies are formed with the intention of applying profits towards promoting their objectives rather than paying dividends to members.
Non-Profit Nature
Profits must be applied towards promoting company objectives
Tax Exemptions
Eligible for various tax exemptions under Income Tax Act
Corporate Structure
Enjoys all benefits of corporate entity with limited liability
Government Recognition
Official recognition for charitable and social activities
Benefits of Section 8 Company
Eligible Activities for Section 8 Company
Section 8 companies can be formed for promoting various charitable and social objectives.
Education
- •Educational institutions
- •Scholarship programs
- •Research activities
- •Skill development
- •Adult literacy programs
Healthcare
- •Medical institutions
- •Healthcare services
- •Medical research
- •Health awareness
- •Disease prevention
Environment
- •Environmental protection
- •Conservation projects
- •Renewable energy
- •Waste management
- •Climate change initiatives
Social Welfare
- •Poverty alleviation
- •Women empowerment
- •Child welfare
- •Elderly care
- •Community development
Arts & Culture
- •Cultural preservation
- •Arts promotion
- •Heritage conservation
- •Music and dance
- •Literature promotion
Legal & Human Rights
- •Legal aid services
- •Human rights advocacy
- •Justice access
- •Legal awareness
- •Constitutional rights
Registration Process
Comprehensive process to register your Section 8 Company with government approvals.
Pre-requisites
Obtain DIN and DSC for directors. Prepare detailed project report and objectives.
Name Reservation
Reserve company name with words like Foundation, Association, or Federation.
Document Preparation
Prepare MOA, AOA, and detailed project report for charitable objectives.
Government Approval
File with Central Government for Section 8 license and ROC approval.
Required Documents
Comprehensive documentation required for Section 8 Company registration.
Directors/Promoters
- •Aadhaar Card
- •PAN Card
- •Passport size photos
- •Address proof
- •Educational certificates
- •Experience certificates
- •Bank statements
Registered Office
- •Rent agreement
- •Property documents
- •NOC from landlord
- •Utility bills
- •Municipal approval
- •Property tax receipt
Project Details
- •Detailed project report
- •Objectives and activities
- •Financial projections
- •Implementation plan
- •Impact assessment
- •Sustainability plan
Legal Documents
- •Draft MOA & AOA
- •Consent letters
- •Affidavits
- •Declaration forms
- •Board resolutions
- •Subscriber sheets
Tax Benefits & Exemptions
Section 8 companies are eligible for various tax exemptions and benefits.
12A Registration
Income tax exemption under Section 12A
- ✓Complete income tax exemption
- ✓No tax on surplus income
- ✓Valid for perpetual period
- ✓Annual compliance required
80G Registration
Donors get tax deduction under Section 80G
- ✓50% or 100% deduction to donors
- ✓Attracts more donations
- ✓Valid for 5 years
- ✓Renewable with compliance
FCRA Registration
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act compliance
- ✓Receive foreign donations
- ✓International partnerships
- ✓Global funding access
- ✓Enhanced credibility
GST Exemption
Exemption from GST on charitable activities
- ✓No GST on donations received
- ✓Exemption on charitable services
- ✓Input tax credit available
- ✓Simplified compliance
Property Tax
Exemption from property taxes
- ✓No property tax on charitable use
- ✓Municipal tax exemptions
- ✓Reduced registration fees
- ✓Stamp duty concessions
Other Benefits
Additional regulatory benefits
- ✓CSR fund eligibility
- ✓Government grants access
- ✓Postal concessions
- ✓Import duty exemptions
Compliance Requirements
Annual compliance requirements for Section 8 companies.
Annual Return (MGT-7)
Annual return with member and director details
Financial Statements
Audited financial statements and board report
Annual Report
Detailed annual report on activities and impact
Board Meetings
Minimum 4 board meetings in a year
Annual General Meeting
AGM within 6 months of financial year end
12A & 80G Compliance
Annual compliance for tax exemptions
Transparent Pricing
Complete Section 8 Company registration with all government approvals and tax registrations.
Complete Package
- ✓DIN & DSC for Directors
- ✓Name Reservation with Foundation
- ✓Detailed Project Report
- ✓MOA & AOA for Section 8
- ✓ROC Filing & Approval
- ✓Section 8 License
- ✓PAN & TAN Registration
- ✓12A & 80G Registration Support
- ✓FCRA Consultation
- ✓1 Year Compliance Support